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Hummingbirds are quick, so we have to be even quicker to get a good look at these elusive little creatures! Ruby-throated hummingbirds are migrating from their breeding grounds in the eastern half of the United States and Canada to Mexico where they overwinter, and, as luck would have it, they like to cluster on the coast of Texas where they will prepare for the long journey ahead. Our licensed bird bander is catching a few of these zippy critters, taking some measurements, and placing an incredibly small, aluminum band around their legs so that data on their conditions and where they have traveled can be collected to give scientists a better idea about the lives of these beautiful birds. Don't worry if you missed the hummingbird banding event this weekend. We'll be banding these flying jewels every weekend throughout the month of September! So, if you want to see up close how we collect data on and monitor the health of our hummingbird populations, then go on over to our Facebook events page for more details. #tpwd #TexasParks100 #texasparks100 #mybrazos #texasstateparks #lifesbetteroutside #hummingbird